Northumberland Weekly Update

(NORTHUMBERLAND, ON) - The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) dealt with 205 incidents this past week, here are some examples:

April 23

There was a report of damage done to one of the bathrooms at a sports field outbuilding in Cramahe Township. No property was taken*
Police took reports of several mailboxes in the Brighton and Cramahe areas that were damaged sometime during the night hours. No suspects at the time of this report*

April 24

Police responded to a domestic dispute at an Alnwick Haldimand Township residence. As a result of the ensuing investigation a 52yr old man was arrested and charged with four counts of Assault. He was released with an impending court date. Name withheld to protect the identity of the victim.
Between the hours of 4am and 7am a 2016 White North Trail Single axle trailer that was carrying a 2010 Yamaha Wave Runner was stolen from County Road 2 in the Cramahe area after it blew a tire. The owner parked it on the shoulder of the road and pad locked the tongue. When he returned to fix the tire a few short hours later the trailer was gone.*
An officer conducting radar enforcement on Hwy 401 in the Port Hope area measured an Eastbound white Pontiac Malibu travelling 175 km/h. The vehicle was stopped and the 34 year old male driver from Scarborough was charged with Stunt Driving - Excessive Speed. The vehicle was impounded for seven days and his driver's licence was also suspended for the same period of time.
Police and emergency personnel responded to a residence in the Hamilton Township area for reports of a male party who may have ingested a bottle of prescription medication. The conscious 59 year old male was located then transported to the local area hospital for treatment.

April 25

A Cramahe Township resident called police to report that two; 25Litre gas cans were stolen out of his boat that was parked in his driveway. There were no suspects at the time of this report*
Police are still receiving reports of people falling victim to online/ phone scams from people claiming to be from "Canada Pension" or "Revenue Canada". The callers are requesting personal information such as a Social Insurance Number (SIN), mother's maiden name, date of birth, and credit card numbers. Police want to remind the public that these are scams and taxpayers should never respond to these fraudulent communications. For more information on frauds and scams, contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or www.antifraudcentre.ca

April 26

A female that works in the Trent Hills area reported to police that her motor vehicle that was parked at her place of work overnight was broken into, a rock was used to smash the windshield in which entry was gained*
Officers and emergency personnel responded to a male who was reported to have overdosed on prescription medication and had gone down to the river in the Trent Hills area. Officers observed the male in the water being taken away by the current. Fire launched their boat into the river and brought the male to shore. The conscious 42 year old male was then transported to hospital where he received further care.

April 27

Officer responded to an early morning domestic dispute in progress in the Municipality of Brighton. Investigation revealed that it was a verbal dispute only and the parties involved were separated for the remainder of the day.
A Hamilton Township residence reported that his locked garage was entered and motor vehicles within were rummaged through sometime overnight. Police attended and it was found that access was made into the garage by a window the suspects had broken. No property was taken*

*Northumberland OPP is asking for the public's assistance with these ongoing investigations and would ask that anyone with information on these crimes call their nearest OPP detachment. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the Peterborough/Northumberland Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 and not have to appear in court.